A3C’s has also announced its second annual international showcase, Planet Hip Hop, as it partners with NewSkoolRules to present the aforementioned Los Rakas, Ana Tijoux, Kevin Lester, Emmanuel Jal, BocaFloja, and others.

ReverbNation and Sonicbids have also selected a few artists, and after numerous submissions, RAtheMC, Gods’Illa, Kevin Lester and Emmanuel Jal were selected, although A3C will continue to accept artists’ submissions through both websites until August 31.

All artists that submit, regardless of selection, receive a three-day festival pass through Sonicbids or a code to purchase discounted tickets through ReverbNation.

Tech N9ne, Gunplay, Skyzoo, Hopsin, Oddisee, and Chris Webby are just a few of other artists confirmed to perform at the 2012 event in addition to a special appearance by Ghet-O-Vision/Shady recording artist Yelawolf.